Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) Anyone listen at the weekend? Entertaining exchange between Savage and a caller, Jill. Talked about how revered he is amongst city fans due to his substitution a decade ago where he saluted all four corners of the ground and made a speech about how far away Norwich is from the rest of the world and football should be banned here, before finally leaving the pitch...and then we know what happened. He took it well and claimed our revolution all began with him getting us promoted. He then ruined it all by refusing to apologise for saying he doesn’t want Norwich in the PL because it’s too far for him to travel. Credited our fantastic setup and good football (though bet he’s barely watched us this season) but doesn’t want the hassle of coming to Norwich! Its a weird dynamic between him and Sutton and the show is played too much for laughs but it feels like a guilty pleasure as I find it entertaining and do keep tuning in. Helps Sutton likes us and is always very complimentary about the club and the whole area. Also great last call claiming Aguero was in the fine city last weekend and that we’d be a great club for him to move to for the next stage of his career 😀 I’m sure Pep would put in a good word. The Norwich love-in has begun. Edited April 14, 2021 by Fiery Zac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crabbycanary3 994 Posted April 14, 2021 Did anyone mention (from the Huddersfield game) how much Lee Hendrie enjoyed the night, despite the long drive over? Savage just wants to stay relevant, hence his comments. It's a low bar he sets Mind you on other football shows, the likes of Lineker/Shearer/Bullard are due a rest also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted April 14, 2021 Lee Hendrie was a surprisingly good co commentator. Informative, knowledgeable and engaging, helped by the fact he was describing one of the best performances of a city side ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted April 14, 2021 Hendrix has been complimentary about us for ages, when the other pundits were banging on about Brentford he was still saying we were the best team in the league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,135 Posted April 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, FenwayFrank said: Hendrix has been complimentary about us for ages, when the other pundits were banging on about Brentford he was still saying we were the best team in the league Jimi? I thought he'd been quiet for a while now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted April 14, 2021 Aguero to Norwich? Fanciful, maybe, but such is the reputation of what we are doing here, it would be no surprise if a big name player decided to come to Norwich - on the strength of the football we play. Money is a big factor and big players might want lots of money, but if they are into good football and maybe money has become less of a factor for them, then I can see a player big coming here, either on loan or buying outright. A Man City player would be ideal, the connection between Farke and Guardiola a good one, so why not? We have an excellent squad and won't imo sell more than one or two at the most of the key players - and if we did get a name player which showed our intent, it would maybe encourage some who might otherwise want away, to stay. Aguero alongside Pukki, supplied by Emi and Cantwell? Champions league, here we come! 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fiery Zac 1,066 Posted April 14, 2021 I can see Aguero staying in the PL, 4th on all time list of scorers and could easily get to 2nd with another decent season and a half. But with Chelsea, Spurs and the mighty Leeds interested, he won’t be coming to us. Actually even if there was no other interest he wouldn’t be coming here. Can’t offer him anywhere near a salary he would accept and we’re simply not elite enough, or sentimental enough for him to accept a reduced wage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,385 Posted April 14, 2021 40 minutes ago, Fiery Zac said: I can see Aguero staying in the PL, 4th on all time list of scorers and could easily get to 2nd with another decent season and a half. But with Chelsea, Spurs and the mighty Leeds interested, he won’t be coming to us. Actually even if there was no other interest he wouldn’t be coming here. Can’t offer him anywhere near a salary he would accept and we’re simply not elite enough, or sentimental enough for him to accept a reduced wage. That world famous club down the road can probably afford him now.👍 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted April 14, 2021 I've stopped listening to 606, Talksport and nearly all football based talk shows because of the quality of presenters. The one I used to watched religiously is another I'll now stop watching and that's Football Focus, I see today that Alex Scott has the job from Dan Walker and I can't watch her without screaming at the telly.....not because she's a woman, because she talks absolute nonsense and anyone who calls MK Dons Milton Keynes clearly isn't knowledgeable. I do like Quest and I quite enjoy the sky pundits on championship games but won't enjoy Carragher in the PL. And for anyone about to jump on the Alex Scott is a female, sexist, sexist, sexist speech, I enjoy listening to Gabby Yorath, Kelly Cates and Clare Balding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 751 Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: I've stopped listening to 606, Talksport and nearly all football based talk shows because of the quality of presenters. The one I used to watched religiously is another I'll now stop watching and that's Football Focus, I see today that Alex Scott has the job from Dan Walker and I can't watch her without screaming at the telly.....not because she's a woman, because she talks absolute nonsense and anyone who calls MK Dons Milton Keynes clearly isn't knowledgeable. I do like Quest and I quite enjoy the sky pundits on championship games but won't enjoy Carragher in the PL. And for anyone about to jump on the Alex Scott is a female, sexist, sexist, sexist speech, I enjoy listening to Gabby Yorath, Kelly Cates and Clare Balding. Ha! Please please also say “Some of my best girlfriends are women”😉 Don’t worry Rich T, just hob-nobbin’ around😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunieboy77 73 Posted April 14, 2021 Apparently Savage said he would close his curtains if we were playing in his garden yet Guardiola has stated that he loves to watch us play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted April 14, 2021 The days of City picking up aging stars like Osgood, Royle, Chivers, Peters and Channon seem long gone now. Dieumerci Mbokani (I loved him) seems to be the limit of our aspirations in this respect nowadays. They usually seem to prefer going to America, and perhaps bigger money and sunnier climes. Some think China as it pays well and they've become addicted to soy sauce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, lake district canary said: Aguero alongside Pukki, supplied by Emi and Cantwell? Champions league, here we come! 😀 Two up front? Have you been watching for the last 4 seasons? 🤣🤣🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 562 Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, GenerationA47 said: Ha! Please please also say “Some of my best girlfriends are women”😉 Don’t worry Rich T, just hob-nobbin’ around😆 It's 2021 GA47, there are no such things as girlfriends or boyfriends anymore, just friends 😬 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,920 Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: I've stopped listening to 606, Talksport and nearly all football based talk shows because of the quality of presenters. The one I used to watched religiously is another I'll now stop watching and that's Football Focus, I see today that Alex Scott has the job from Dan Walker and I can't watch her without screaming at the telly.....not because she's a woman, because she talks absolute nonsense and anyone who calls MK Dons Milton Keynes clearly isn't knowledgeable. I do like Quest and I quite enjoy the sky pundits on championship games but won't enjoy Carragher in the PL. And for anyone about to jump on the Alex Scott is a female, sexist, sexist, sexist speech, I enjoy listening to Gabby Yorath, Kelly Cates and Clare Balding. Alex Scott is more annoying than Carragher. She's single handedly crushing the argument for womens equality. On the other hand, she has proved that a female football pundit can be just as stupid as a male. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted April 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Alex Scott is more annoying than Carragher. She's single handedly crushing the argument for womens equality. On the other hand, she has proved that a female football pundit can be just as stupid as a male. Alex Scott isn't my favourite pundit, but she's better than half the usual crew on Soccer Saturday, for example. Paul Merson and Clinton Morrison can barely string a sentence together, and Tony Cottee, Glen Johnson and Jamie Mackie aren't much better in that regard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted April 14, 2021 52 minutes ago, Rich T The Biscuit said: It's 2021 GA47, there are no such things as girlfriends or boyfriends anymore, just friends 😬 Or FWBs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,135 Posted April 14, 2021 6 hours ago, lake district canary said: Aguero to Norwich? Fanciful, maybe, but such is the reputation of what we are doing here, it would be no surprise if a big name player decided to come to Norwich - on the strength of the football we play. Money is a big factor and big players might want lots of money, but if they are into good football and maybe money has become less of a factor for them, then I can see a player big coming here, either on loan or buying outright. A Man City player would be ideal, the connection between Farke and Guardiola a good one, so why not? We have an excellent squad and won't imo sell more than one or two at the most of the key players - and if we did get a name player which showed our intent, it would maybe encourage some who might otherwise want away, to stay. Aguero alongside Pukki, supplied by Emi and Cantwell? Champions league, here we come! 😀 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucks6 169 Posted April 14, 2021 Didn’t complain when came to Carrow Road for a night to talk a load of rubbish.Then go back to the Midlands with his money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted April 14, 2021 I quite like Alex Scott 🤷♂️, infinitely better than Sue Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Crabbycanary3 said: Did anyone mention (from the Huddersfield game) how much Lee Hendrie enjoyed the night, despite the long drive over? Savage just wants to stay relevant, hence his comments. It's a low bar he sets Mind you on other football shows, the likes of Lineker/Shearer/Bullard are due a rest also Lee Hendries commentary was the stuff of legend . “I had to put the microphone down and applaud that “ Very enjoyable. Much better than Don C0ckman who presumably is still trying to find a way to say all of Watford’s recent success is down to Troy Deaney Edited April 14, 2021 by Graham Paddons Beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 4,920 Posted April 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Alex Scott isn't my favourite pundit, but she's better than half the usual crew on Soccer Saturday, for example. Paul Merson and Clinton Morrison can barely string a sentence together, and Tony Cottee, Glen Johnson and Jamie Mackie aren't much better in that regard. I'm afraid that's not good enough. It's a bit like saying that we should be happy with Johnson because he's better than Corbyn. The standard of TV pundits is awful. They don't even understand zonal marking and worse still they don't attempt to find out why virtually every club in the Premier League uses it. The only pundit who has told me something I didn't already know is Jose Mourinho when he was between jobs. But it has to be said that Alex Scott is right at the bottom of the pile with Paul Merson. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted April 14, 2021 45 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: It would be “no surprise” if Augero joined Norwich? . I think it might be a slight surprise in some quarters? Like the biggest surprise in the history of football ever ? Are we feeling a bit left out that Cambridge is stealing your thunder Lakey ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted April 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr Angry said: Two up front? Have you been watching for the last 4 seasons? 🤣🤣🤣 The formation was the bit you decided to question of that rubbish?!?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,431 Posted April 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: The standard of TV pundits is awful. Could have left it there Dylan . I’d add “unnecessary” in there too. I can’t see the point in inarticulate people talking for a living , on any subject . Merson is still up there as one of the worst - but Clinton Morrison is catching up quickly . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,555 Posted April 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, All the Germans said: The formation was the bit you decided to question of that rubbish?!?! I find it’s better to cut out the waffle and just read the end of Lakey’s posts 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted April 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: I'm afraid that's not good enough. It's a bit like saying that we should be happy with Johnson because he's better than Corbyn. The standard of TV pundits is awful. They don't even understand zonal marking and worse still they don't attempt to find out why virtually every club in the Premier League uses it. I know, I agree with you. I really don't know why on earth Sky kept Merson last summer when they binned off the rest as he's the worst of the lot. He doesn't have a clue what's going on half the time, doesn't appear to do any research and he can't string a coherent sentence together. But he's a laugh and a court jester, so he gets on. As for the likes of Morrison and some of the other new ones, surely there has to be a minimum standard of English to be a TV pundit? It's not acceptable for a cricket pundit or commentator, so why should football pundits have such a low threshold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,290 Posted April 14, 2021 Wouldn't it be hilarious if Robbie Savage's son Charlie who's just signed a pro contract with Man Utd came to Norwich on loan?..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rock bus 851 Posted April 14, 2021 I’m probably alone in this but.........I like Robbie Savage! He is great at playing the pantomime villain and most the time he is just trying to deliberately wind people up and cause some controversy/debate (something lots of posters on here do as well!). I see him more as an entertainer rather than a ‘serious’ sports journalist. also he use to be great on the podcast with flintoff and the ping pong guy.... on that he showed a genuine love for the game, appreciation of the great life it has given him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wardogz 72 Posted April 14, 2021 Stopped listening to 606 ages ago, Savage is not a thinking man, all of his opinions are superficial, he makes sensationalist points to get attention, there's never any depth to any of his arguments, and whenever he's called out or challenged, he resorts to childish insults and deflection. He's just like Piers Morgan. People like Savage are why football podcasts, live streams and fan channels are growing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites